The meeting will provide information about specific volunteer opportunities. Volunteers can work at scheduled workdays throughout the year or on self-directed individual projects. Workday activities include removing invasive plant species, collecting native prairie seeds, building nest boxes and improving trails.

Self-directed opportunities include adopt a trail, historical cabin caretaker, assisting with marketing for interpretive programs and monitoring nest boxes. The positions are very flexible, according to park officials.

Anyone who has ideas and an interest in the outdoors should attend the meeting and help brainstorm for new projects to work on, said Amanda Prange, visitor service associate and volunteer coordinator.

“If you think you have skills that could help us manage and preserve the beauty of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, please join us on February 22 and see what the Southern Unit has to offer you,” Prange said.

The incident began on June 2 when Jeffrey Duvernell's girlfriend called 911, concerned about his safety. His girlfriend told police Duvernell was probably on his 10-acre property in Vernon. Three deputies searched for him and found his car in a field.

One of the deputies, Steven Lyles, later told Waukesha police and internal investigators that Duvernell ignored an order to show his hands and then raised his right hand, holding a shiny metal object that Lyles believed was a gun.

Duvernell said he had been sleeping when deputies approached the car and was reaching for the door when the deputy fired.

The gunshot struck Duvernell in the hand. Lyles, a nine-year Sheriff's Department veteran, was cleared of wrongdoing in the shooting and did not face criminal charges or internal discipline.

10:58 a.m. | Water Superintendent Scott Osborn is reporting that a water main break on Westover Street, south of Summit, should be fixed by early afternoon. A city crew is now on the scene. Osborn is asking motorists to stay away from the area due to icy road conditions.

8:16 a.m. | From Toddler Story time today at 10 a.m. to tomorrow's Preschool Story time at 10:45 a.m., and children's Crafternoon from 2-4 p.m., children will enjoy Seussapalozza at the Oconomowoc Public Library.

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Read Across America Day is held every year on March 2 to commemorate Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

Enjoy stories, songs, and a puppet show. The events are FREE and no registration required. Everyone is welcome to join the fun.

March 02, 2015 2:38 p.m. | The reactions differed, but one thing was clear: people were talking about the renovated Arrowhead girls and boys basketball locker rooms.

A photo gallery and story were posted on LakeCountryNow.com on Wednesday, Feb. 25, and were immediately met with support, opposition and everything in between on social media.

Since the photos and story were released, Arrowhead has come under criticism in some cases for the locker room renovation project; district officials think there are inaccuracies being discussed on social media and in subsequent media stories.

Read our entire story here, or check out the article in Tuesday's Lake Country Reporter.

March 02, 2015 7:51 a.m. | City of Oconomowoc firefighters were on the scene of a house fire Sunday afternoon at W37049 Washington St., in the Town of Oconomowoc.

According to information from the fire department, all occupants and pets were evacuated prior to its arrival. The fire call was received at 3:47 p.m., and flames and smoke were showing on the roof from an area near the chimney of a wood burning stove.

The first engine on the scene made an agressive interior attack; a second engine attempted to enter the second floor but was driven back by high heat conditions, Firefighters conducted a defensive exterior attack until the fire was extinguished.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation but is accidental, according to authorities, and no injuried were reported.

No dmaage estimate is available at this time, but danage to the home and its contents was significant.

March 02, 2015 7:12 a.m. | Just in case anyone thought the change in the calendar heralded a change in the season, winter has a message: Not so fast.

The National Weather service has issued a winter weather advisory for snow, sleet and freezing rain from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Snow is expected to start early Tuesday morning and transition to sleet, freezing rain and rain from midmorning through afternoon. Precipition is expected to taper off during the later afternoon, after accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

The precipitation could cause slippery roads during the Tuesday morning commute.

March 01, 2015 7:22 p.m. | Firefighters are on the scene of a house fire at W37049 Washington St., in Oconomowoc. Mutual aid is being provided by several local departments. More information as it becomes available,

Feb. 28, 2015 9:28 p.m. | Host Arrowhead, ranked 11th, defeated visiting Germantown (ranked 10th) Saturday night in a WIAA Division 1 regional final, 54-47. The win vaults the Warhawks into the sectional next Friday against Classic 8 Conference rival Waukesha West.
Sophomore Grace Gilmore led the Warhawks with 18 points. Junior Katie Hinzey had her best game of the year and scored 13 points and senior Ally May had 9.
The win was the 14th straight for AHS, who improved to 19-5 on the year.

Feb. 27, 2015 9:48 p.m. | Pewaukee's girls basketball team, ranked No. 8 in the state, was stunned by New Berlin West Friday night in a WIAA Division 2 regional semifinal,59-37.
The PHS season ended with an 18-5 record. During the regular season Pewaukee had defeated West twice.

Feb. 27, 2015 9:36 p.m. | Host Arrowhead defeated Kettle Moraine's girls basketball team Friday night, 55-26,The win moves the 11th ranked Warhawks into the regional title game on Saturday at AHS at 7 p.m. against 10th ranked Germantown.
Ally May had 12 points for the Warhawks and Augy Jepseb had 11. Lindsey Weber led Kettle Moraine with 13 points, all coming in the second half.

Feb. 27, 2015 3:00 p.m. | Food will be in the spotlight this weekend, with everything from pancakes to chili to delight your taste buds.

Rise and shine with a stack of flapjacks at the Rotary Pancake Day, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Waukesha County Expo Center Arena, 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha.

The event is a fundraiser for the Waukesha Rotary Club. Advance tickets at $5 each are available at Waukesha State Bank, downtown location. Tickets are $7 at the door; free for children 5 and younger. For more information visit www.waukesharotary.org.

Tickets at $50 from any O-Town Rotarian, through Facebook, or in person at most area First Bank Financial Centre locations, Books & Company & Lorleberg True Value Hardware. For more information visit www.oconomowocrotary.org.